Kaleidotile

Simulates looking through a kaleidoscope with rectangular facets. This filter is not automatically animated, but by animating the Angle parameter you can simulate rotating kaleidoscope imagery.

Canvas showing effect of Kaleidotile filter

Adjust this filter using the parameter controls in the Filters Inspector:

  • Center: Sets the origin of the kaleidotile effect. You can also drag in the center of the onscreen control (the box) in the Canvas.

  • Width: Sets the width of the panels of the kaleidotile effect. You can also adjust the Width parameter by dragging the right or left center handle of the onscreen control in the Canvas. Drag a corner handle to adjust the Width and Height parameters simultaneously.

  • Height: Sets the height of each panel. You can also drag the top or bottom center handle of the onscreen control to adjust this value. Drag a corner handle to adjust the Height and Width parameters simultaneously.

  • Angle: Sets the angle of rotation of the panels. Drag a corner handle in an arc to adjust this value.

  • Mix: Sets the percentage of the original image to be blended with the filtered image.

  • Publish OSC: Publishes the filter’s onscreen controls in Final Cut Pro X. For more information on creating content for use in Final Cut Pro, see Final Cut Pro templates overview.